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Life Transitions

Stories and insights about reinventing life after 50, career changes, and embracing new beginnings. Follow our journey from corporate life to intentional living.
Sep
16
Cluttered tiny house interior with boxes and items staged throughout living space during moving week

Moving into 399 square feet the wrong way (and what we learned) | Week 36 Post-layoff

Our carefully planned tiny house move turned into complete chaos. Here's what went wrong, what we learned, and the honest advice we'd give future tiny house movers about downsizing and realistic expectations.
5 min read
Sep
07
View from screened porch showing feet resting while looking through open French doors into tiny house living room

Not what we expected: Getting our keys and first look inside | Week 35 Post-layoff

Getting our keys and first look inside our tiny house after 76 days of waiting - plus the Labor Day surprise that changed everything. Here's the real story of utilities, orientation, and our first look inside as actual owners.
5 min read
Aug
31
Gray tiny house with white trim and screened porches sitting on a community road, positioned at an angle with trees in the background

When "Delivered" Doesn't Mean What You Think it Means | Week 34 Post-layoff

Our tiny house delivery didn't go as planned. From chasing our house down the road to learning that 'delivered' means something different in tiny house world.
5 min read
Aug
24
Golden sunrise through trees over tiny house community with tree-lined pathways

The Week of Almost: False Alarms, Real Photos, and New Paths | Week 33 - Post Layoff

A false alarm had me chasing a tiny house through our community! Plus: the photos that made me cry and reflections on choosing new paths in midlifehood.
6 min read
Jun
22
White rental van in parking lot on moving day.

From Mortgage Payment to Debt-Free Overnight | Week 24 Post-layoff

We closed on our house, realized we're completely debt-free for the first time ever, and we're living in the space between our old life and new one.
5 min read
Jun
08
Vietnamese banh mi sandwich with tofu and fresh vegetables on crusty bread, served with pickled vegetables and sauce at a local restaurant.

From Mediterranean Cafes to Texas Tiny Homes: Recreating the Life We Fell in Love With | Week 22 Post-layoff

How a 2022 Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona inspired our 2025 tiny home lifestyle. From 25% housing costs to 2% - recreating European pace in America.
7 min read
Jun
01
United States Post Office building with brick facade and white overhang.

Population 638... Soon to be 640 | Week 21 Post-layoff

From post office visits to storage units, we're building the infrastructure to become residents of a 638-person tiny home community.
6 min read
May
25
St. Joseph statue next to prayer card showing the patron saint of home and family, used in the traditional home selling ritual.

Did St. Joseph Deliver? | Week 20 Post-layoff

St. Joseph worked! We got a house offer that triggered adventures including a TV purchase requiring a rental van. Sometimes imperfect action wins.
8 min read
May
18
Two small dogs standing on a wooden floor watching while a gray cat sits on a buffet table in the background. The dining area appears tidy and staged for a home showing.

Saints, Cats, and Tiny Homes: Finding Magic in the Mayhem | Week 19 Post-layoff

From burying a St. Joseph statue to chasing a hiding cat during house showings, we're finding unexpected magic in reinventing midlifehood.
7 min read
May
11
Interior view of a tiny home with white cabinets, wooden ceiling, open concept living area with kitchen, dining space and living room with doors to porch.

Who Knew Freedom Could Come in Such a Small Package? | Week 18 Post-layoff

We ordered our tiny home while potential buyers loved our house but weren't ready to downsize their stuff. True wealth means wanting less.
5 min read